Etnalodge

- Etneo - Italy

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Property Audit Overview:

There are 0 properties currently listed in Etneo. At this time there are 0 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 0 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Etnalodge has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Etnalodge completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Etnalodge employs 20 eco-initiatives.

For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Etnalodge please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.

Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:

Property's Green Team Leader:
      Enrico Coffari - 0039 095 648299

Mailing Address:

      Etneo, IT

We seek the most environmentally friendly lodging combing responsible tourism with environment friendliness. Dishes, cups, glasses, mugs, tableware, and serving pieces are long-lasting, not disposable. Breakfast and supper will arrive at your table with only the freshest organic food that's been grown in a manner sensitive to its natural habitat grown and raised in the natural season and, with the exceptions of coffee and tea, having traveled “zero kilometers”: our suppliers are local producers and we cultivate only local plants using no pesticides or other toxic chemicals. The freezer is empty and will remain so. In our kitchen closets you can find many preserves and sun dried fruit. Towels and linens are of cotton: thus not adding volatile organic compounds to the air of the guestrooms where they are used. Laundry is done avoiding dangerous chemical cleaning products harmful to the environment and guests. It is line dried. We recycle gray waste water composed of wash water from the kitchen, bathrooms sinks and showers/tubs, laundry sinks and tubs, and washing machines (clothes and dish) where only non-polluting, biodegradable soaps are using it for irrigation and we also collect rain The renovation of the Palmento was designed as to ensure that no lights are required anywhere in the lodge during daytime, with the exception of what ladies need for make-up and similar activities. All spaces are designed to receive an adequate amount of natural light. All materials have been chosen to have the smallest possible ecological footprint. We take actions to: conserve heat, conserve water, install eco-friendly lighting, reduce oil/gas carbon emissions. Hot water is provided by a large solar panel and a wetback gas fired stove. Heating is provided burning wood and, when needed boosted with gpl. The electricity we do consume from the grid is produced only by windmills and hydro plants which means the lodge is almost entirely run on renewable resources.

Etnalodge

- Etneo - Italy

Environmental Initiatives

Green Promotion

The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management

Guest Education & Follow-up

Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in

Energy Conservation

Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, outdoor areas

Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting

Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: On-grid wind/solar energy electricity, solar water heater,solar dryer

Water Conservation

Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays

Towels reuse option for multiple night stays

Gray Water recycling

Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installed

Recycling

Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items

Cleaning & Environment

Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning

Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry

Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized

Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on property

Environmental Purchasing

Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products

Preference given to purchase from local vendors

Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers

Etnalodge

- Etneo - Italy